Shenzhen is setting its sights on becoming a world leader in ultrafast broadband by the end of 2024. The city unveiled an ambitious action plan outlining its strategy to achieve this goal.
The plan focuses on four key areas: expanding its 5G network, promoting data center construction, advancing satellite internet capabilities, and prioritizing applications for this ultrafast infrastructure.
To bolster its 5G network, Shenzhen plans to build thousands of new base stations and upgrade existing ones to the more advanced 5G-A technology. This will create network demonstration zones in key areas to showcase the capabilities of the upgraded network.
Data centers are crucial for processing and storing the massive amounts of data generated by ultrafast broadband. The plan calls for constructing new data centers, adding server capacity, and building specialized data centers for industrial parks and edge computing. Edge computing brings data processing closer to where it’s used, improving response times and saving bandwidth.
Shenzhen is also looking to the sky for additional network capacity. It will establish a satellite broadband lab and launch new remote sensing satellites this year. This will pave the way for full internet coverage on flights to and from the city within two years.
The upcoming 15th National Games will be a showcase for Shenzhen’s ultrafast broadband ambitions. The city plans to equip 100 key sports venues, including the Shenzhen Sports Center and Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, with model high-quality network connections.
Finally, the plan aims to bring ultrafast broadband directly to residents’ homes. Over one million households will be equipped with gigabit fiber-optic connections, providing the bandwidth needed for smart homes, internet-connected devices, telemedicine, and remote work and learning environments.
By implementing this comprehensive plan, Shenzhen hopes to establish itself as a global leader in ultrafast broadband, fostering innovation and supporting advanced technologies and services for its citizens.